If you have never used a V1 you have no idea the amount of data a V1 produces that allows you to locate the source - hugely important in avoiding tickets. If you think it is old school, check any of the INDEPENDENT tests (not sponsored by someone with a financial interest). I've run a lot of other detectors (including the plastic 8500 which I immediately sent back) and none offer great protection - remote units are nice but extremely expensive. Two antennas are key to LOCATING radar - not many units have that and is a large part of why the V1 is bigger than most. Remember, Mike Valentine left Escort when they went from metal to plastic cases to continue his history of making better products. I have buddies still using first gen V1s and they still perform well.
I run routinely at 85-90 (as conditions permit) and ofter much higher than that onpty roadsrun and have avoided numerous tickets with the V1. Instant on is always hard to beat but with the data you receive from the V1, you are a leg up.
I also run a Laser Blinded Laser Jammer that works - I repeatedly run through known laser traps at 15-30mph over the limit and have yet to be stopped.
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